PFFD VSG2

Hey, My name is Megan Miner....I wrote my story about 3 years ago when I joined and decided it was time to re visit this site and update yall on all the exciting stuff thats happened to me since i left yall for about 2 years. For those who don't know my story, I'll give you the cliff notes version. I am bilateral, class D. When I was a little, the doctors wanted to amputate both of my feet and one doctor Dr. Tosi refused. She said she had a gut feeling that if she moved the mucsles around in my feet that maybe something extrodinary could come out of it.

My daughter was born with unilateral PFFD. It wasn't caught on any ultrasounds, so we were quite surprised when she was born. She is such a delightful little girl and perfect for our family. We're excited to find a community of others with PFFD to learn from and share with. I've started a blog to chronical our journey. Please feel free to visit: www.Elsiesleftleg.blogspot.com

We'd love to hear any comments or advice as we are just at the beginning of the journey. Thanks!

My son Damian was born July 3rd, 2011. Throughout my entire pregnancy I was examined carefully because I have a cardiac pacemaker which I received about 3 months before his conception. I had a lot of ultrasounds and all the tech's and doctors showed a normal healthy pregnancy. My water broke at 3:30am July 2 and daddy and I took off to the hospital anxious, tired, and scared, excited...every emotion. 23 hours later on July 3rd Damian was born only 2 weeks early and a surprising 5lbs 3 ounces. The doctor asked "why is he so small?" I had gained over 50 lbs so we were all shocked.

hi my sons 10 months kenzie and has pffd he also has a lot wrong wit his hip n docs say they will have 2 take his hip away n replace it with his knee or they will fuse it til his thigh which will mean he wont b able 2 move his leg from side to side,,, they have also said lenghening wont work and have gave us the option of amputating or a rotationplasy(foot turned backwards) its so confusing,, rotationplasty semms like a good option but im worried what kenzies reaction will be when hes older , will he blame me? i

When I was 25 wks pregnant, me and me husband found out that our daughter would have a shorter and bowed right femur bone. It was the biggest hit in the face of my hole life....especially her being our firts kid. Since her birth we have been through a lots of appointements for her condition, and they are planning on a first lenghtenning surgery around 4 years old. It seems so far,... Today she is 11 months....she never crawled but she bum shuffle. She has an orthodic that she wears when she stands.

I am the mother of a 28 year girl who was born with PFFD. At the time of her birth ultrasound was not being used that frequently and I had no problems so none were taken. It was a total shock when she was born with a very short leg. The orthopedic doctor came in and told me that she would probably have to have her leg amputated and she would probably not walk. Of course we were devastated but after consulting with a pediatric ortho we were told this was not so and she would lead a pretty normal life. She was just a beautiful litlle girl and we took her home and loved her.

I wanted to recommend the movie "How to Train Your Dragon". Most PFFD patients at some point in their lives will need a prosthetic device. This movie shows how those wearing a prosthesis can be strong and valuable to society. It's rated PG for sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief mild language. I really LOVE this movie.

Beth

I'm 23 years old with PFFD of my left leg and right now I am experiencing some major issues with my prosthesis. I have had no surgeries, my mother thought it should be my decision and I don't want an amputation. I have been wearing a full length prosthesis, which doesn't bend as my " little leg" sits inside it. I've been getting on well my whole life with the legs, people don't even realise that I have an artificial leg ,they think I just have something wrong with my hip. I can get up and down stairs the normal way.

My name's Hannah, I'm 20 years old, live in south England and have lived with PFFD all my life. I have a shortened right leg and use a full length prosthesis. I've never really thought about contacting other people with a similar disability to mine but I feel now is the time to maybe talk to people who know what it's like and am interested in your experiences in life.